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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

These easy garlic parmesan chicken bites are golden brown and crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and tossed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 1/2 of a lemon, juiced
  • 2-3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped flat leaf parsley

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into approximately 1 inch pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Toss together with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Preheat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet and swirl it to coat the bottom. Dump the chicken into the skillet and spread it out into a single layer. Let it cook untouched for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Once a golden brown crust has formed on the bottom of the chicken bites, flip them over and continue to cook until they're browned, but not completely cooked through.
  4. Add the butter and garlic into the skillet. Toss the chicken bites in the garlic butter until coated and cooked through.
  5. Squeeze the lemon juice into the skillet and sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Toss together and top with chopped parsley. Remove the chicken from the skillet onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 661mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 661mg 28%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.